RV Windows & Doors
If you’ve been a member of RV Repair Club for more than a day, you’ll know we like to stress the importance of routine maintenance and inspection. Depending where you travel and how much you demand of your rig, an RV can take a real beating from the elements.
To maximize the lifespan of your RV, it’s vital that you perform regular upkeep to ensure the vehicle handles whatever you face on the road, from rocky terrain to severe weather. This is especially true of RV windows and doors. RV windows in particular are prone to cracks, chips and lodged debris from trees and other surroundings, so you should be sure to check your RV windows before and after each trip.
In this series of lessons, we show you how to take proper care of your RV windows and doors, teaching you the simple tips and techniques you need to maintain these vital components of your RV. You’ll learn how to complete an RV window repair, preserve the framework of your RV windows and even waterproof your RV windshield to increase visibility during those tough storms. Take the time to maintain your RV windows and doors, you’ll be glad you did!
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4:31Blackout Shade Installation for Upgraded Window Treatments
In this step-by-step video lesson, RV repair and maintenance expert Dave Solberg walks you through a demonstration blackout shade installation. He completes the demo on a 2003 Winnebago Brave, which was in need of some updated window treatments as an alternative to its old pleated blinds. Many RVers nowadays are turning to blinds and shades…
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40:19Restringing Pleated Day/Night Shades
As RV day/night shades age, the strings that retract and extend the pleated shade often get a little wonky. This can make a broken or frayed shade difficult to manage and keep in the up position. Although your shade seems to be destined for a replacement, it’s not a lost cause if you don’t mind…
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20:34RV Window Replacement and Resealing
On many RV models, tip-out windows that utilize single- or double-pane systems can trap humidity when the seal breaks down and allows moisture to creep in. This is a relatively easy issue to fix, but it’s a two-man job that requires a bit of finesse and a few precautions. In this expert video lesson, RV…
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0:40Flipping Your RV Door: A Word of Caution
We’ve received numerous messages from RV Repair Club members asking if it’s possible to turn around their RV door so that it swings inward rather than outward. The urge is understand, and while it is possible on some vehicles to flip the hinges and change the direction the door swings, RV maintenance expert Dave Solberg…
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6:36Repairing an RV Door: Rot and Alignment Issues
The most common issues our members encounter with their vehicle’s exterior doors are misalignment and rotting. We’ve received numerous questions about these two problems, so we wanted to take a few minutes to show you how to diagnose a damaged or improperly aligned RV door. In this quick lesson, RV maintenance expert Dave Solberg and…
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1:39RV Slide-Out Stuck: Motor Runs But Room Stays Put
RV appliances and upgrades malfunction all the time, but if you know the proper course of action when they do, you can avoid unwanted headaches while you’re out on the road. This is certainly true of a faulty RV slide out. Stuck gears, loose cables and improper connections can cause a slide-out to extend and…
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13:08Installing an RV Keyless Door Lock for Easier Access
Keys are so last year! Depending on the number of people you bring along on your RV trip, you might need to make more than a handful of keys so everyone has access to the front door. This method can be costly, time consuming and just plain annoying, so we have a better way to…
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6:29Keeping Rain Off Your RV Windshield
Keeping a clear view of the road during a rainstorm is a challenge many owners face. The biggest problem is the RV windshield wipers do not cover the entire window, making it difficult to see when heavy rains are coming down. There are many aftermarket products that can be used to help repel rain from…
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2:50Helpful Tips for Your RV Windshield Wipers
It is important to take time each year to go over your entire windshield, including the RV windshield wipers. Over time the wipers can become damaged and detached from the wiper assembly, causing visibility issues and other problems which could scratch or damage the windshield. RV windshield wipers can become damaged from driving in the…
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